Vintage Dancing Flames Iron Glazed Oil Lamp Wild Thyme Pottery

Vintage hand thrown studio pottery oil lamp from Wild Thyme Pottery in western Massachusetts The style of this lamp is called Dancing Flames, and it is modeled after ancient oil lamps from the Holy Land To use, insert a length of cord wick into the basin and keep it level with the top of the opening Once lit the flame dances in the opening, hence the name These lamps were a hallmark of the Wild Thyme pottery (operated by June Keener Wink) and are relatively hard to find nowadays This remarkable piece features a rich iron red glaze on a brown base, resulting in deep red and black speckled finish The lines on this lamp are so soothing, from the turn marks on the bottom to the molded handle made just the right width for your fingers and thumb Measures approx 2 1/2” tall and 4 3/4” wide Signed by the studio on the bottom I found this lamp at an antique store many years ago and never used it as an oil lamp - I kept it on the mantle as a piece of art It can also be used as a candle holder or vase if you choose Nice unused condition with no chips, cracks or repairs Please see all photos as part of the description